Perins Canyon DR over Lightner Creek
FairLa Plata County, Colorado · 1.0 MI W of HWY 550 · Structure no. DURANGO-004
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 627
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Perins Canyon DR over Lightner Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Perins Canyon DR over Lightner Creek in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 627 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Perins Canyon DR over Lightner Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Perins Canyon DR over Lightner Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Perins Canyon DR over Lightner Creek carry?
About 627 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Perins Canyon DR over Lightner Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Perins Canyon DR over Lightner Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.